The best retreat vacations December 2026

Find the best vacation offers for body, mind and soul December 2026. You have a choice of different areas: Yoga and detox, creative living or detoxifying activity. It's all about your well-being.

380 curated retreats 4.9 (432 reviews) from €76

Live or ONLINE workshop "Find your true self - your soul. Your ego. Your inner child."

Grosselfingen, Germany

$648 / 2 Days

Yoga Retreat Angkor Wat, Siem Reap - 4 day Luxury Spa & Sound Healing at a 5-Star Resort

Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

$1,528 / 4 Days

1 Month Yoga And Meditation Spiritual Awakening Retreat in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nepal

$1,700 / 28 Days

Activate your inner vitality: a personalized 6-day retreat for renewal and energy

Palma, Spain

$1,651 / 6 Days

Effectively expressing concerns through painting SOLUTION-FOCUSED PAINTING THERAPY LOM® IN CRETE with Katina Kalpakidou

Mariou, Greece

$849 / 6 Days

Hormonal Harmony

Palma, Spain

$1,651 / 6 Days

Historical Cuisine in Apulia—From Antiquity to the Present Day

Martina Franca, Italy

$353 / 4 Days

Mountain retreat "Naturzeit" in the Bavarian Alps

Berchtesgaden, Germany

$507 / 2 Days

River Time Retreat – Retreat into simplicity

Mecina Bombarón, Spain

$916 / 8 Days

Trek to yourself

Basel, Switzerland

$884 / 2 Days

Creative ENERGY-FLOW-Retreat auf MALLROCA

Pollensa, Spain

$1,120 / 4 Days

❤️ PartnerYoga Retreat - Growing & relaxing together (couple prices)

Weil im Schönbuch, Germany

$2,476 / 6 Days

Alkaline fasting for the stomach and intestines ...regeneration for digestion

Bad Füssing, Germany

$3,843 / 15 Days

Transformative nature retreat with medial healing work & spiritual coaching - Atlantic Ocean, Southern Spain

Zahora, Spain

$1,521 / 6 Days

YOUR TIME OUT FOR A NEW START ON THE MAGICAL ISLAND OF IBIZA

Ibiza , Spain

$1,310 / 5 Days

Awaken Your Spirit, residential retreat of Tantric Yoga

Vasilika, Greece

$884 / 8 Days

Experiential coaching for women on Mallorca 1:1

Portocolom, Spain

$2,613 / 5 Days

Time to break free. Das exklusive Einzelcoaching-RETREAT.

Crailsheim, Germany

$2,330 / 3 Days

WHERE SIMPLICITY BECOMES ABUNDANCE. Personal 1:1 retreat just for you.

Freudenstadt, Germany

$1,356 / 5 Days

SoulSail: 8-day sailing trip through the chakrasDance, yoga, sound & sea - Fethiye, Turkey

Fethiye / Muğla, Türkei, Türkiye

$2,358 / 8 Days

Yoga family retreat for expanded awareness - by the sea & in nature

Zahora, Spain

$1,533 / 6 Days

Reset Week 50+ ...it's never too late for a fresh start

Bad Füssing, Germany

$2,348 / 8 Days

Reconnect Yourself Dein Yoga Retreat in Hessen

Hohenstein, Germany

$305 / 3 Days

Inner Glow Retreat for men and women- Unfold your inner beauty

Palma, Spain

$1,049 / 4 Days

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Frequently asked questions

What is a retreat?

A retreat is a deliberate break from everyday life where you focus entirely on yourself in a peaceful setting. Depending on the focus, yoga, meditation, fasting, silence, or creative practices take center stage. A retreat typically lasts between a weekend and two weeks and takes place in small groups – often in natural settings like mountains, by the sea, or in the countryside. At Retreat Vacation you'll currently find 1240 retreats across Europe.

What types of retreats are there?

The variety of retreats is vast: yoga retreats for physical and mental balance, silent retreats for deep inner reflection, meditation retreats like Vipassana, wellness retreats with spa and relaxation, fasting retreats for detox, Pilates retreats for gentle body training, and creative retreats for writing or painting. At Retreat Vacation you can filter specifically for the type that suits you.

How much does a retreat cost?

Retreat prices vary widely depending on type, duration, and accommodation. A weekend retreat in Germany starts at around €200–300, while week-long retreats typically range from €500 to €2,000. Luxury retreats with single rooms, full board, and spa can go higher. At Retreat Vacation you'll find offers from €90 to €12.980 – there's something for every budget.

Who is a retreat suitable for?

Retreats are suitable for everyone – from complete beginners to experienced practitioners. You don't need yoga experience or special fitness. Many people book their first retreat during a stressful phase, after a life change, or simply out of curiosity. Most organizers offer different levels and cater individually to your experience level.

Where do the best retreats take place?

In Germany, Bavaria (especially the Allgäu), the Black Forest, and the Baltic Sea coast are popular retreat regions. Internationally, Mallorca, Portugal (Algarve), Bali, Sri Lanka, and Austria are among the most sought-after destinations. At Retreat Vacation you can filter by country, region, and even specific locations to find the perfect retreat at your desired destination.

What does a typical day at a retreat look like?

A typical retreat day starts early with morning meditation or a yoga session, followed by a healthy breakfast. The morning brings further practice sessions, while the afternoon often offers free time, workshops, or excursions into nature. In the evening, there's usually a relaxing session and a shared dinner. Between sessions, there's time for rest, reading, or walks.

What is the difference between a retreat and a wellness holiday?

A wellness holiday focuses on passive relaxation – spa, massages, thermal springs. A retreat goes deeper: the focus is on actively engaging with yourself through yoga, meditation, silence, or other practices. A retreat often has a fixed program with set times, a group structure, and an overarching theme. Both formats can complement each other – many wellness retreats combine both.

How do I find the right retreat for me?

First consider what you're looking for: relaxation, physical practice, inner reflection, or adventure? Then choose the type (yoga, meditation, fasting, etc.), duration, and region. At Retreat Vacation you can combine all these criteria and sort results by price, rating, or date. Read the descriptions and reviews from other participants – this way you'll find the retreat that truly suits you.

The best retreat vacations December 2026

Live or ONLINE workshop "Find your true self - your soul. Your ego. Your inner child."

Yoga Retreat Angkor Wat, Siem Reap - 4 day Luxury Spa & Sound Healing at a 5-Star Resort

1 Month Yoga And Meditation Spiritual Awakening Retreat in Kathmandu

Activate your inner vitality: a personalized 6-day retreat for renewal and energy

Effectively expressing concerns through painting SOLUTION-FOCUSED PAINTING THERAPY LOM® IN CRETE with Katina Kalpakidou

Hormonal Harmony

Historical Cuisine in Apulia—From Antiquity to the Present Day

Mountain retreat "Naturzeit" in the Bavarian Alps

River Time Retreat – Retreat into simplicity

Trek to yourself

Creative ENERGY-FLOW-Retreat auf MALLROCA

❤️ PartnerYoga Retreat - Growing & relaxing together (couple prices)

Alkaline fasting for the stomach and intestines ...regeneration for digestion

Transformative nature retreat with medial healing work & spiritual coaching - Atlantic Ocean, Southern Spain

YOUR TIME OUT FOR A NEW START ON THE MAGICAL ISLAND OF IBIZA

Awaken Your Spirit, residential retreat of Tantric Yoga

Experiential coaching for women on Mallorca 1:1

Time to break free. Das exklusive Einzelcoaching-RETREAT.

WHERE SIMPLICITY BECOMES ABUNDANCE. Personal 1:1 retreat just for you.

SoulSail: 8-day sailing trip through the chakrasDance, yoga, sound & sea - Fethiye, Turkey

Yoga family retreat for expanded awareness - by the sea & in nature

Reset Week 50+ ...it's never too late for a fresh start

Reconnect Yourself Dein Yoga Retreat in Hessen

Inner Glow Retreat for men and women- Unfold your inner beauty

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